Ingredients

Quantity

Ingredient

1kg

nectarines or yellow-fleshed peaches, firm and ripe

1

lemon, juiced and zested

750g

white sugar

Method

Chop the fruit into small chunks and place in a heavy-based non-reactive pan with the lemon juice. Cook gently until the fruit is very soft and has begun to break down. Be careful to cook off any excess liquid.

Add the lemon zest and cook for a few minutes. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Increase the heat and bring the fruit to the boil. Keep a close eye on the pan as the jam burns easily; stir from time to time.